THE NEW YORK POST – New research in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives is raising concerns about sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the brand name Splenda — suggesting it may negatively affect male fertility.
New research suggests sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener — may negatively impact male fertility.
Researchers administered doses of sucralose to male rats over two months, finding that the exposure led to decreased sperm viability, damage to testicular tissue and hormonal disruptions.
Translation? Splenda might just be sinking your swimmers.
Previous studies have explored links between artificial sweeteners and reproductive health, though findings have been mixed and often inconclusive.
The research was conducted on rats, so the results may not directly apply to humans.
Additionally, the researchers noted that the amount of sucralose consumed by the rats probably exceeds that of human intake.
The Post reached out to Splenda’s manufacturer for comment.
The findings warrant further investigation, especially since infertility is a rising global health issue — with an estimated 12% to 15% of US couples struggling to conceive.
It may come as a surprise, but some studies indicate men are responsible for as many as half of infertility cases.
Some research even reports that sperm counts in Western countries have dropped by more than 50% since the 1970s.
Some research shows sperm counts in Western countries have dropped by more than 50% since the 1970s …
